Fire Events

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week is October 6 to 12. Join us for the 20th annual Fire Prevention Week Kickoff event:

Saturday, September 28, 2019
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oakville Fire Department Training Campus
1144 South Service Road West

Free BBQ, Junior Firefighter Challenge, fire rescue demonstrations, antique fire truck, Sparky the Fire Dog, and more for all ages to enjoy!

Free parking and shuttle service from the Bronte GO Station. Parking at the Training Campus is reserved for those with limited mobility and/or medical conditions.

Don't forget your refillable bottle for fresh and free water from our water bar.

The event is made possible with thanks to funding support from Union Gas and RioCan Oakville Place. McDonalds Restaurants of Oakville will provide a free hot dog barbeque.

Image of a speaker on stage at Fire Prevention Week.

Image of a speaker on stage at Fire Prevention Week.

Tours and truck bookings

Guided fire station tours and/or truck visits are available for groups.

  • Visits must be booked one to three weeks in advance.

To book a visit email gbarwell@oakville.ca or glaframboise@oakville.ca the following information:

  • Date and time of event
  • Type of event (class visit, street party)
  • Contact information (name, phone number, email)
  • Brief outline of the event
  • Reason you want the fire department to attend/reason for station visit
  • Location of visit (i.e. closest station, or event address)

Please note: crews may leave at a moment’s notice to attend to an emergency.